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Nationwide lockdown: Transgender distribute food packets to needy in Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Mar 31 (ANI): Transgender distributed food packets to needy persons amid lockdown over COVID-19 outbreak on March 31. Around 150 transgender in Gujarat's Surat distributed food packets which include-rice, pulses, sugar and tea to the needy ones. They made 1500 kits (food packets) and distributed it in slum areas. While speaking to ANI, a member of the group, Nisha said, "We had started with 200 kits but now it has gone up to around 1500. We prepare it ourselves for distribution. We used to get together for celebration of navratri, but it got cancelled this year due to COVID-19. So, we thought of doing this instead." There are total 69 positive cases of coronavirus in Gujarat. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1117 in India including 32 deaths.

Security tightened amid coronavirus lockdown in Mumbai

Mumbai, Mar 31 (ANI): Security tightened in Mumbai due to nationwide lockdown over coronavirus outbreak. Mumbai Police are allowing only those individuals availing or rendering essential services. Police checked passes and identity cards of people amid the movement of vehicles in Mahim area during coronavirus lockdown. On the other side, people were seen buying essential commodities from Dadar Sabji Mandi (vegetable market). There are total 198 positive cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1117 in India including 32 deaths.

Indian Army conducts door to door campaign in Poonch to create awareness on COVID-19

Poonch (J and K), Mar 31 (ANI): Indian Army conducted door to door campaign in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on March 30 to aware people regarding coronavirus pandemic. The door to door campaign was held in KG Sector of Poonch. Army personnel delivered lecture on social distancing outside the houses of locals. They also distributed medical kits in the household area. There are total 48 positive cases of coronavirus in J and K. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1117 in India including 32 deaths.

Migrant workers self-isolate outside village post return from Kerala

Kalahandi (Odisha), Mar 31 (ANI): At least 12 migrant workers from Pipalguda in Kalahandi, who had returned from Kerala, have self-quarantined themselves outside the village. After returning they went to hospital for COVID-19 test and were tested negative. But they decided to stay outside as a precautionary measure. The cases of coronavirus have mounted to over 1200 in country. Cases of coronavirus have mounted to over 1200 in country.

UP man made to clean drain as punishment after demanding 'samosa' from control room amid COVID-19

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 31 (ANI): A man in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur had called up control room demanding 'samosa' amid coronavirus outbreak. Later, he was made to clean drain as punishment. While speaking to ANI, the District Magistrate (DM) of Rampur, Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said, "Control rooms are for people who need help while some mischievous people call for fun. Initially, we warned them then we decided to shame such people."

Coronavirus pandemic: People continue to board buses in Delhi's Nizammudin for medical checkup

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): People continue to board buses in Delhi's Nizammudin area on March 31. They will be taken to different hospitals for a medical checkup. A religious gathering was held in Markaz, that violated coronavirus lockdown conditions and several COVID-19 positive cases have been found among those who attended the gathering. There are total 87 positive cases of coronavirus in Delhi. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1117 in India including 32 deaths.

Facebook pledges USD 100 million to support news industry

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Facebook announced that it will provide more financial support for the news industry working during the COVID-19 pandemic. The investment fund includes USD 25 million in emergency grant funding for local news through the Facebook Journalism Project and USD 75 million in additional marketing spend, the official blog notes. The first round of the grants went to 50 local newsrooms in the US and Canada. Publishers used the grant to support coverage through covering travel costs, remote work capabilities and hiring freelance reporters. Facebook is working on providing support to publishers most in need in the hardest-hit countries.

Migrant labourer breaks down while narrating his sorrowful ordeal

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): One of the migrant labourers broke down while sharing his story amid lockdown. Tipu Yadav from Bhagalpur in Bihar said, "My mother has expired and I am stuck here due to the lockdown. I want to reach my village now. I am a poor man. Please help me."

COVID-19 lockdown: Needy blessed with food at Nada Sahib Gurudwara

Panchkula (Haryana), Mar 31 (ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak, Nada Sahib Gurudwara prepared langar for needy. All precautionary methods were kept in mind while preparing the food. Food is prepared two times in a day and distributed around Panchkula. Helpline number has been issued for people starving due to lockdown.

Watch: Batches of people from Delhi's Nizamuddin taken to hospital for checkup

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): Batches of people from Nizamuddin area are being taken to the hospital. Some people have shown symptoms of COVID-19 after attending religious gathering in March at Markaz in the Nizamuddin area of Delhi. All those, who went for the Markaz prayers in Delhi need to inform authorities. Government will conduct tests and offer free treatment.

COVID-19 lockdown: Over 200 tourists stranded in Manali

Manali (HP), Mar 31 (ANI): Around 240 tourists are stranded in Himachal Pradesh's Manali amid nationwide lockdown. Vehicular movement has been restricted except those rendering essential services in wake of coronavirus outbreak. 3-week long nationwide shutdown was announced by PM Modi on March 24 to restrict spread of virus.

Study links salt-rich diet to weaker immune system

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Opting for a high-salt diet can not only be problematic for one's blood pressure, but also for the immune system, suggests a recent study. The research was conducted on mice that were fed a high-salt diet. Later, they were found to suffer from much more severe bacterial infections. Human volunteers who consumed an additional six grams of salt per day showed pronounced immune deficiencies. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a maximum amount of five grams of salt a day. Sodium chloride also appears to have a negative effect on the human immune system. In human volunteers, excessive salt intake also resulted in increased glucocorticoid levels.

Extensive sanitisation drive held at Bharat Petroleum plant in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (UP), Mar 31 (ANI): Sanitisation drive was conducted at Bharat Petroleum plant in UP's Ghaziabad. Four layers of sanitisation were done amid coronavirus outbreak. Cylinders were also disinfected during the process. Keeping in mind the current situation, social distance was maintained during the process.

AP girl donates masks, gloves to traffic policemen

Vijayawada (AP), Mar 31 (ANI): A girl from AP's Vijayawada took a praiseworthy initiative during coronavirus crisis. She did her part by donating masks and gloves to traffic policemen. She spent her savings to buy the necessary equipments. Coronavirus cases in India have jumped over 1100.

COVID-19 lockdown: Assam Police helps Kashmiris stranded in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam), Mar 31 (ANI): Assam Police is assisting 13 Kashmiris stuck in Guwahati due to lockdown. A resident of Jammu and Kashmir, Shaukat said, "We were in Guwahati for an expo which ended on March 21. We have been given ration by Assam Police as we are stuck. I am thankful to Police for helping us."

Congress workers set up kitchen to feed needy in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Congress workers started a kitchen to feed needy in Delhi amid coronavirus outbreak. All necessary precautions were taken by the workers during the food distribution process. Congress workers made sure social distance was maintained among people while collecting food. The weaker section of society is facing major hardships during nationwide lockdown.

Buses carrying suspected COVID-19 patients from Nizamuddin reach hospital

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): Buses carrying suspected COVID-19 patients from Nizamuddin area reached Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan hospital. Some people have shown symptoms of coronavirus after attending religious gathering in March at Markaz in the Nizamuddin area of Delhi. All those, who went for the Markaz prayers in Delhi need to inform authorities. Government will conduct tests and offer free treatment.

COVID-19: Patanjali to contribute Rs 25 crore to PM-CARES Fund

Haridwar (UP), Mar 30 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on March 30 announced that herbal products company Patanjali will contribute Rs 25 crore to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's PM CARES Fund. Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund is a public charitable trust set up by PM Modi in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation employs drone to spray disinfectant

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 30 (ANI): Vijayawada Municipal Corporation is making use of technology in fight against coronavirus pandemic. Municipal Corporation is using drones to spray disinfectant in wake of COVID-19 outbreak. The drone can be used to reach every nook and crannies of a locality. Drone can be controlled by a remote, hence it doesn't put individuals at risk of infection. Andhra Pradesh has 19 positive cases of coronavirus at present.

Nationwide lockdown: BSNL's prepaid sims not to be discontinued till April 20, informs RS Prasad

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on March 30 informed that prepaid sims of BSNL will not be discontinued till April 20 amid nationwide lockdown and the user will get Rs 10 incentive for uninterrupted services. "Prepaid sims of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will not be discontinued till 20th April. For outgoing calls, a Rs 10 incentive has been provided automatically from today, so that poor people and needy people continue to work," said Prasad after TRAI asked telecom operators to extend validity period of prepaid users to get uninterrupted services during nationwide lockdown.